List of special features related to Okinawa

Summary of Okinawa's remote islands! What are the recommendations for day trips, families with children, and diving?

2020/08/07

Okinawa's remote islands are a place where you can enjoy the rich nature and beautiful sea. There are as many as 160 remote islands, so you may be wondering where to go. Here, we will introduce remote islands that can be visited on a day trip from the main island of Okinawa, remote islands that are safe to stay with children, and remote islands that are recommended for snorkeling and diving.

Head to Kohama Island, the setting of the drama! How to get there, sightseeing spots, activities, and more

2020/07/27

Located in the Yaeyama Islands of Okinawa, Kohama Island is known as the setting for the TV drama "Churasan." It is about 1-2 hours by ferry from Ishigaki Island. It is also a famous diving spot, and the surrounding sea is filled with tropical fish, coral reefs, manta rays, and other underwater scenery reminiscent of Dragon Palace. There are also plenty of activities to enjoy, such as snorkeling and landing on the mysterious island. We will introduce how to get to the island and what you can experience there.

Enjoy the beautiful beaches of Zamami Island! How to get there and what activities you can do on the island

2020/07/22

It takes about 1-2 hours by ferry from Naha City. Among the Kerama Islands, Zamami Island boasts beautiful scenery that has been selected for the Michelin Green Guide. There are plenty of facilities such as cafes and guesthouses. You can also enjoy activities such as diving, snorkeling, and SUP. We will introduce how to get to the island and what you can experience on the island.

A comprehensive guide to the charms of Araha Beach! Introducing recommended spots for BBQ, marine sports, and Mihama American Village

2020/07/09

Araha Beach is located in Chatan Town, known for the popular Mihama American Village in the central part of Okinawa's main island. The beach is lined with palm trees and open-air cafes, creating a chill atmosphere, and is always bustling with people enjoying BBQs and marine sports! Here we will introduce plenty of ways to enjoy Araha Beach.

[Online tour coverage] Enjoy Miyakojima's popular swimming spot, Yonaha Maehama Beach, via ZOOM!

2020/07/08

Participate in the online tour "Sightseeing in Miyakojima: The Most Beautiful Beach in the Orient on Zoom!" We will thoroughly report on the prices, reservation methods, and recommended points and ways to enjoy the online tour!

[Recommended Shops on Okinawa Main Island] Recommended for families and groups! Flyboarding experience tours on private boats are popular at "Aquamarine Okinawa"

2020/06/29

For those planning a trip to Okinawa, we will introduce the latest information on Activity Japan's recommended shops in 2020. We will focus on the popular shop "Aquamarine Okinawa", which is located in Ginowan City, which is easily accessible by car from the Naha area and continues to hold experience tours that have a high customer satisfaction rate, and introduce its charm!

[Okinawa Diving Shop] Onna Village (Blue Cave), Kerama Islands (Kerama), etc... Recommended shops guide by popular diving spots

2020/06/22

Special feature on scuba diving shops on Okinawa's main island! We will introduce carefully selected shops with good reviews and word-of-mouth experiences from the three most popular diving spots: Onna Village (Blue Cave), Kerama Islands (Kerama), and Sesoko Island & Minna Island!

[Online tour coverage] We took part in a marine life exploration tour in the shallow waters of Okinawa's coral reefs, known as "ino," and it was a fulfilling experience that both children and adults could enjoy!

2020/06/11

Join the online "Okinawa Coral Reef (Inoh) Exploration Tour via ZOOM"! We'll report in detail on the price, reservation method, recommended points unique to online tours, and how to enjoy them!

[Okinawa Clear SUP] Feel like you're standing on the ocean! Transparent SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) experience tour now available!

2020/06/10

[Okinawa Clear SUP] We are now accepting reservations for the transparent SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) experience tour! We will thoroughly explain the price, venue, age limit and recommended points! Enjoy the feeling of standing on the sea!

[Recommended shop on Okinawa main island] User rating: Five stars! Marine Shop Owl offers a wide variety of marine leisure plans, including flyboarding

2020/03/25

Marine Shop Owl is located in Ginowan, one of the most popular areas on the main island, about 10 minutes by car from Naha Airport. The shop is known for the wide variety of plans it offers, from water-based activities such as flyboards to banana boats and towed tubes, which can be enjoyed by people of all ages and genders.

[Recommended shop information for Okinawa main island] "Dokidoki Yanbaru Runcher" is becoming increasingly popular for its "4-wheel buggy experience" that takes you through the Yanbaru jungle.

2020/02/05

Dokidoki Yanbaruncher, which has a shop in Nago City, the center of the northern part of Okinawa's main island, is a super popular shop that offers outdoor activities such as "4-wheel buggies" and "zip lines" in the subtropical jungle, as well as "fat bike cycling tours" that visit photo spots such as "old houses" designated as cultural properties by Okinawa Prefecture and the secret "Fukugi trees" where there are no tourists.↑On this page, we will thoroughly focus on such shops that are attracting a lot of attention in the spring and summer 2020 season, and introduce Activity Japan's recommended points along with "all activity types handled" and "store details" ♪ Enjoy the great nature of Okinawa at a popular shop that has a series of high reviews and word-of-mouth experiences on the content of each experience tour as well as the service of the guide staff ☆

A thorough introduction to Kouri Island, a hidden marine spot on Okinawa's main island!

2020/01/24

"Kouri Island" is a small remote island belonging to Nakijin Village in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa. The island is well known due to the famous tourist attraction "Churaumi Aquarium" nearby. It is surrounded by emerald green sea, but can be accessed by car thanks to a bridge. The most attractive feature is the view from this bridge. The "Kouri Ohashi Bridge" that connects Yagaji Island in Nago City and Kouri Island has waters so clear that even the locals acknowledge it.

3 recommended tour plans for whale watching, a popular winter leisure activity in Okinawa!

2019/12/22

Why do we go whale watching in the waters of Okinawa in winter? Let's start with that story. The "humpback whales" seen in the waters of Okinawa are 13 to 16 meters long, weigh 30 tons, and are roughly the size of a four-story building. Humpback whales usually live in the Bering Strait and the Gulf of Alaska, but in winter they migrate to the warm waters of Okinawa and the Ogasawara Islands to mate, give birth, and raise their young. They travel an astounding 9,000 km! They return to the polar oceans where there is plenty of food in the spring.

[Churaumi Aquarium Admission Ticket] Limited to 2019/12/21-2020/2/28! Bus tour from Naha to visit the Night Aquarium and Night Dino Park

2019/12/06

The popular bus tour "Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium ★ Night Aquarium / Night Dino Dinosaur Park Bus Tour" which was held at the same time last year and received a great response, will be held in 2019-2020 season from Naha, Okinawa, and reservations have started on Activity Japan! This time, it is a super special tour program that is a must-see for those who are planning a trip to Okinawa during the winter holiday season including New Year's Eve ♪

[Recommended Shops in Miyakojima, Okinawa] A special plan starting in December 2019! Cruising the most beautiful sea in the Orient in a clear kayak!

2019/12/03

Since its new opening in April 2018, we have recommended the experience tour plans of Summer Resort Miyakojima many times at Activity Japan, and it has become one of the most popular activity shops in Miyakojima. It is a shop that has a good reputation for its wide variety of plans and the quality of its services, including the "sea turtle snorkeling" that is synonymous with Miyakojima tourism. On this page, we will introduce in detail the plan contents of the new plan "Clear Kayak Experience Tour" that started in December 2019, as well as the charm of Summer Resort Miyakojima and the latest information for the 2019-2020 season. ◎ Enjoy the charm of Miyakojima, which never loses its popularity all year round, with the activity tours of this popular shop.

Day trip access from Ishigaki Island! 3 activity tours to enjoy Kohama Island to the fullest!

2019/11/24

The Yaeyama Islands are the southwesternmost islands of Japan, 2,000km from Tokyo and 400km from the main island of Okinawa. Kohama Island is attracting attention alongside Ishigaki Island and Taketomi Island, which have also been featured by other bloggers. Kohama Island is located almost in the center of the Yaeyama Islands, and became famous nationwide as the setting for the NHK morning drama "Chura-san." We looked into Kohama Island, where traditional Okinawan scenery and tropical resorts coexist.

What is "SUP YOGA"? A water fitness class that strengthens your core. Introducing recommended trial schools!

2019/11/11

Since it is done on the water, unlike on the ground, the swaying motion naturally trains your inner muscles. Also, the sound and flow of the water has a relaxing and refreshing effect. Lessons are also held in pools, but doing it in the great outdoors feels so much better. If you do it on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa, it's the best, so we would like to introduce this plan.

A must-see for those who are not good at swimming! We recommend the "Sea Walk" experience tour, where you can dive into the ocean of Okinawa without getting your face wet!

2019/11/02

If you are going to Okinawa, it is natural to want to try marine sports that involve diving into the ocean. Once you see the crystal clear waters of Okinawa, you will not be able to resist diving. However, in order to enjoy diving and snorkeling in the water temperatures from October to November onwards, a certain level of experience is essential. If you have never tried marine sports before, have you given up on them due to safety concerns? In fact, there are other activities that you can enjoy diving into the ocean even in November! What's more, you can enjoy walking underwater without getting your face or hair wet. We will explain this magical new water activity, "Sea Walk".

Rent a jet ski in Okinawa! Ride a jet ski and enjoy the emerald green ocean!

2019/11/01

In order to make up for the trip to Okinawa that we were unable to take during the summer vacation, we are considering our first "winter trip to Okinawa" as a family. Of course, it's not as warm as summer, but the temperature rises to about 20℃ even in winter in Okinawa, so marine activity tours are held all year round, the tour prices are cheaper than in the peak season, and the city is probably less crowded, so it might be a good time to go. There seem to be a lot of foreign visitors as usual. Moreover, since we just saw the tragic news the other day that Shuri Castle burned down, we, who visit Okinawa every year and enjoy it, would like to spend a little money and contribute to tourism, so it's even more so. On the contrary, we hope that our enjoyment of Okinawa to the fullest will be at least an encouragement. That's why we're going to check out the popular outdoor activities on Activity Japan once again and enjoy it in full preparation!

Enjoy kayak fishing in Ishigaki Island, Okinawa! We will introduce you to an experience tour recommended for beginners!

2019/10/18

First, let me explain what a kayak is. I think you probably have the same image of a canoe and a kayak, but both are like rowing boats with pointed ends. The big difference is that a canoe uses a paddle with a blade on one side, while a kayak uses a paddle with a blade on both sides. Canoes range from one-person to large groups, but kayaks are basically one-person or at most two-person, small and maneuverable. And the main topic, kayak fishing, is fishing in a pond or lake in a kayak, and the activity I'm introducing this time is called sea kayaking because it's done in the sea. Recently, this genre of play seems to have evolved, and inflatable and folding kayaks that can be carried around have come out and seem to be attracting a lot of attention. Eh! Is that safe? I honestly thought, but they are stable and there are a wide variety of types, so as long as you use a kayak that suits your purpose, there's no problem.

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